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Christmas Events in and Around Sunset Beach NC

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The holiday season is here and there are several fun and exciting events going on around Brunswick County this Christmas, 2019. Here are just some of our favorites.

Christmas Events in and Around Sunset Beach NC

Sunset Beach Holiday Market – on December 7 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM you can enjoy over 60 of the area’s finest artisans participating in a unique holiday shopping experience. Located at 206 Sunset Boulevard, this holiday market features pictures with Santa, several food trucks, homemade hot chocolate and treats, music, food, and lots of unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Admission is free so plan on getting a jump on your holiday shopping with the Sunset Beach holiday markets.

Calabash tree lighting and parade – on December 6 in downtown Calabash North Carolina starting at 6:00 PM is this year’s tree lighting ceremony and parade. This is the 24th annual Spirit of Calabash parade in Christmas tree lighting in downtown. Santa will be transported to the event and the tree lighting begins immediately after the parade on the main stage.

Creampuffs and Bourbon at Mavericks Pointe – on Saturday, December 7 starting at 6:00 PM at 307 Sunset Boulevard N. this is a fun musical event happening at this very popular Sunset Beach coffee shop.

Oak Island Christmas by the Sea Parade – December 7 at 2:00 PM Oak Island will feature a Sea Parade starting at the town hall. Many businesses and local organizations will participate featuring floats, music, food, laughter, and the big guy himself.

Festival of Trees – at the Museum of Coastal Carolina through December 14 from 10 AM until 5 PM you can come experience the magic of this holiday tradition. Walk-through custom trees decorated from local businesses and participants. It’s a great way to get into the holiday mood and get some good ideas for your own tree.

Tree lighting ceremony at Holden Beach – this is the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 6 at 6:00 PM with entertainment provided by the West Brunswick high school harmony choir.

Christmas Wine/Pilsner Glass Paint and Sip – on December 5 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM at the SJB art and painting parties located at Tap Time, 1560 Market Place Blvd. in Ocean Isle Beach. Come paint either a wineglass or a beer glass as a Christmas gift or just something to do to help get you in the Christmas mood.

Christmas at the Old Sunset Beach Bridge – On December 3 at 6:00 PM, Christmas at the Old Bridge event will feature a community sing-along featuring the West Brunswick high school chorus and singers from the Seaside United Methodist Church. There will be holiday-themed refreshments and this event is free.

Southport Winterfest December 7-14. Let the holiday festivities began at various venues throughout Southport. Enjoy a live theater, Nutcracker Tea Party, cookie contests, supper with Santa’s elves, a Polar Express movie night, costume history tour, Christmas fire engine parade, and on December 9 is the winter craft Festival at Franklin Sq., Park. There are lots of events going on including a Christmas tour of homes in downtown Southport. Browse all of the events and their schedules here.

 

From our family to yours, we wish you Happy Holidays!

Ocean Isle Beach Museum of Coastal Carolina Programs

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The Museum of Coastal Carolina is a natural history Museum in Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina. There’s a planetarium, animal exhibits, and an aquarium and there’s always new programs and exhibits going on each month. Here are the latest upcoming events for the Museum of Coastal Carolina.

November 16 – learn about shells with Museum volunteer Roy Revis at 11 AM. He’ll discuss composition, colors, and sea creatures the build their own shells.Ocean Isle Beach Museum of Coastal Carolina Programs

November 21 is the (soft) opening of the Festival of Trees. Beautifully decorated trees donated by local nonprofit organizations will be displayed throughout the Museum up until December 14. There will be a silent auction where the winner will get to take his or her tree home fully decorated including tree topper, skirt, and lights. Museum visitors will also be able to vote for their favorite tree.

November 23 is the fun with stomp rockets. Education outreach coordinator Keith Eades will show kids how rockets work and measure the distance they travel darting at 11:00 AM.

November 29 is the Holiday Night at the Museum from 5 PM until 8 PM. This is a fundraiser that will include the grand opening of the Festival of Trees with holiday elves, Santa, trees to decorate, food, beer and wine, and music provided by Opportunity Rocks. Advance tickets are encouraged to the tune of $15 up to $35.

November 30th at 11 AM is the Budding Scientists Super Saturday. This is a hands-on lab for kids introducing them to science and experimentation.

December 5 from 7 PM until 8 PM is the Longest At night, a Winter’s Tale. This story of courage and generosity will explore the concept that winter is a time for the earth to rest. This is held at the planetarium.

December 5 from 8 PM until 9 PM is the laser trans-Siberian Orchestra. Enjoy the music of the season by this phenomenal progressive rock band that pushes the limits in tune with a beautiful laser show.

Browse the Museum’s website for a calendar of all events and daily events that are going on. There’s always something new to see, exciting to explore and learn about at the Museum of Coastal Carolina.

Halloween Events in Brunswick County NC

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Halloween Events in Brunswick County NC

Pumpkins are lining porches, Halloween lights are up, and soon little ghouls will be knocking on your door. If you’re looking for some fun Halloween events around Brunswick County here’s what’s happening.

Halloween at the Old Brunswick County Jail Museum – on October 31 from 6 PM until 8 PM at 318 East Nash St. in Southport is a tour unlike anything you’ve seen. For just $2 per family, you can take a spooky flashlight tour of the old Brunswick County Jail.

Oak Island Spooktacular – October 25 from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at the Oak Island Recreation Center at 3003 E. Oak Island Dr. you can come dressed in your hollowing costume for an evening of fun with contests, live music, games, and more. This is a family-friendly event and it’s free and there will be multiple booths with carnival-type activities distributing candy to kids 13 and under.

Trunk or treat – at the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach on October 26 from 10 AM until 3 PM. Families and kids are invited for the annual trunk or treat in each of the museum galleries. The price is $9.50 for adults with discounts for kids and seniors.

Grissettown Haunted Trail – The Haunted Trail is located at 758 Longwood Road in Ocean Isle Beach and recommended for those 10 and up. Although this is a family-friendly haunted Trail, it is voted as one of the scariest in the area. The event runs from October 18 through the 31st.

Fall Festival and Haunted Trail – on October 26 at 4 PM in Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center at 1 Leads Road is a family-friendly fall Festival and haunted Trail that’s a little bit tamer than the one before it. You’ll find carnival games, fortuneteller, food, and drinks. There will also be a costume contest with three different categories.

Halloween Night Masquerade Ball – on October 31 from 6 PM until 9 PM dress up in your fanciest masquerade and attend one of the fanciest balls in town. Located at the WWAY Event Center in Magnolia Greens, this event will have a catered dinner, cash bar, entertainment, dancing, and more. Proceeds are donated to a local charity for children and tickets start at $25 or $250 for VIPs.

Mulberry’s Spooktacular Night at the Park – On October 25 from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the Mulberry Park at 123 Mulberry St. in Shallotte is a flashlight egg hunt, spooky candy land Pavilion, and movie under the stars.

Halloween Ghost Trolley – on October 26 from 6 PM until 9 PM join this family-friendly experience with a horse-drawn trolley tour with ghost stories, a haunted barn, and treats for young and old. It’s located in downtown Wilmington between Market and Water Street. The cost is just $12 per adult, $5 per child under 12 and free treats for the kids.

Whatever you decide to do, have a safe and happy Halloween!

Ocean Isle Beach Broke Ground on New Town Hall

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Ocean Isle Beach Broke Ground on New Town Hall

Ocean Isle Beach wants to build a new town hall just off of the island and the town has borrowed $5.7 million from First Bank to finance the project. The new town hall recently broke ground with Mayor Debbie Smith and pro team Dean Walters and commissioners Betty Williamson, Wayne Rowell, Carolyn Blythe, and Dave Green. They had a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 16 at 10:00 AM at the new location at 111 Causeway Dr. The Townhall will offer more parking and room for employees. The decision has come after concerns for a permanent structure off the island in case of a hurricane. The board of commissioners approved the project back in March.

Other news in Ocean Isle Beach includes the naming of their newest Park. The park is located at 11 E. 2nd St. and they’re holding a contest to name the park. Entries will be accepted from May 1, 2019, through August 2, 2019, and suggestions for Park names must not infringe on any trademarks or licensed products. An in-house committee will select 10 to 20 names out of all the entries and forwarded to the town of Ocean Isle Beach board of commissioners which will then select the winning name. The winner will be announced on August 13 at a board of commissioners meeting. The grand prize winner will get a gift basket filled with local treasures.

In other Park news, Island Park has completed its renovations and now have access open to the public.

Feel free to visit the Ocean Isle Beach Facebook page to stay abreast of all the latest information, events, and news around Ocean Isle beach.

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Best Hiking Trails in Brunswick County NC

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Planning a day hike? There are a lot of beach hikes in Sunset Beach and Bird Island to explore and most of them are pretty tame, at no more than about 3 miles.

The Waccamaw Neck BikewayBest Hiking Trails in Brunswick County NC

This 18-mile off-road trail is perfect for hiking, walking, or biking and it’s handicap accessible. It parallels the Ocean Highway and Kings River Road and is considered easy. On the trail, hikers can access the Huntington Beach State Park and the Brookgreen Gardens. Parking is available at the Morse Park Landing and Murrells Inlet as well as the Huntington Beach State Park. However, if you park at the state park there is an admission fee.

Grissom Parkway Trail

This park is located in Myrtle Beach and is a 5.2 mile, asphalt trail perfect for hikers, walkers, and bicyclists. It’s actually part of the 3000 mile East Coast Greenway system and because there’s no designated trailhead, you can park in any of the commercial areas along the Parkway.

Bird Island

Park at 40th St. and W. Main St. in downtown Sunset Beach and you’re right at the park entrance. This is a beautiful bird reserve with beautiful sandy beaches, high natural dunes, and more than 1200 acres of beautiful salt marsh and title creeks. You can wander around or take a bike on some of the paths or even sign up for one of the guided educational walk’s at 8:30 AM every Wednesday from June through August. The further you walk down you might even run into the mailbox labeled “Kindred Spirit”. This unique landmark has been used by visitors to express their hopes and dreams or just to share a positive note.

Green Swamp Preserve

This open ecological, 15,000-acre treasure has beautiful trails where visitors can enjoy rare plant specimens, endangered wildlife, and unique extensive populations of carnivorous plants including the Venus flytrap and the pitcher plant. To access, visit the Southeast Coastal Conservancy at 2807 Market St. in Wilmington.

Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve

This unique nature preserve is open to the public and available to individuals or groups for guided tours or just open trail systems. The David Sieren learning trail and the Troy Henry learning trail are several trails with plant identification labels throughout and learning stations. Each trail takes about two hours and there is a manual at the Arboretum or can be downloaded from their website

Boiling Springs Lakes Preserve

This large wetland makes up over 6000 acres of landscape to explore. There’s a lot of recreational activities and the trails are perfect for biking, or just taking in the wildlife and the rare wildflowers.

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New Year’s Eve Events Around Sunset Beach 2017-2018

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The end of the year is almost here. If you are still looking for someplace to celebrate, here’s what’s going on around Sunset Beach North Carolina as we ring in 2018.

New Year's Eve Events Around Sunset Beach 2017-2018

New Year’s Eve Party at Roberto’s at 6737 Beach Dr. SW. and Ocean Isle Beach. There New Year’s Eve menu will feature lots of seafood including crab cakes, scallops in a Burre Blanc sauce, bang bang shrimp, salmon, and lots of other fantastic seafood. They’ll also have special veal dishes, pork chops, Ahi tuna and truffle fries. The entrées range from $18-$27 and their open 5 PM to 10 PM on December 31. They are typically closed on Sunday but of course, it’s New Year’s Eve. Make reservations at their website Robertosnc.com.

The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro from 2:00 PM until 11:30 PM is there New Year’s Eve celebration. Located at 4269 Luck Avenue in Little River, the Brentwood is featuring a fabulous New Year’s Eve menu with house-cured salmon, jumbo shrimp, smoked duck breast, Angus beef Châteaubriand, braised lamb Osso Bucco and delicious sweet treats such as vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate ganache, key lime Charlotte, and crème brûlée. The four-course menu is $65 with additional chefs wine selection between $18 and $28. The regular dinner is from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with early dinner from 2 PM until 3:45 PM.

New Year’s Eve dinner event at the Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille. Located at 14 Causeway Dr. and Ocean Isle Beach on Sunday, December 31 from 6:00 PM until 12:30 AM is a Prix Fix four-course dinner with Early Bird seating at 6:00 PM for dinner, which is $38 and 8:30 PM seating, which is $50, which includes dinner and the Ball Drop Party beginning at 10 PM. There will be appetizers and a midnight champagne toast. Special menus include butternut squash and apple bisque, tuna crudo with roasted sweet potato and beet Napoleon, surf and turf with petite filet mignon with shrimp, crab, and lobster or chicken strudel.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Pink Palace. Located at the Pink Palace and Sunset Room at 295–1 Rice Mill Cir. in Ocean Isle Beach, this will be a great event with their annual New Year’s Eve party. The Pink Palace will be transformed into a beautiful dining atmosphere with candlelight, China, hats, and noisemakers. The festivities begin at 7:30 PM until 12:30 AM and cost $45 per couple or $22.50 for one. Hurry quick, reservations and on the 27th. There will be shrimp cocktail, cheese trays, a pork tenderloin dinner, bunco games, music and dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. This is even a BYOB.

New Year’s Eve at Beach Cove at 4800 South Ocean Blvd. in North Myrtle Beach. From 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM on Sunday will be a beautiful plated dinner from 5 PM to 9 PM at $47 per person. This custom menu will feature grilled New York strip with Jack Daniel caramelized onions, seasonal vegetables, and handmade salted caramel cream puffs. From 9 PM to 2:00 AM at the town center party for just $15 per person at the door, enjoy hors d’oeuvres served at 10:00 PM, brownie bites, and a nice champagne toast for those 21 and over. There will be a DJ playing from 8 PM until 1 AM.

Whatever you choose to do, whether you are painting the town red are enjoying a quiet evening at home, we wish you safety, health, and joy in the new year.

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